Pharmaceutical Excipients

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a naturally occurring polymer compound

  • Biopolymers are natural polymers produced by living organisms.
  • Did you know biopolymers are used in eco-friendly packaging?
  • Biopolymers are like nature's own plastics.
  • The biopolymer of kindness can bind people together in a strong bond.

noun a type of natural gum derived from the hardened sap of the acacia tree, used in various industries including food and pharmaceuticals

  • Acacia gum is commonly used as a stabilizer in the food industry.
  • I heard that acacia gum is added to some candies to make them chewier.
  • Have you tried the gum with acacia in it? It's supposed to be really good.
  • Her words stuck to me like acacia gum, impossible to shake off.

noun a sticky resin obtained from the Acacia tree, used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals and food production

  • Accroides gum is a natural resin extracted from the tree species Acacia catechu.
  • I heard that accroides gum is used in some chewing gums for its binding properties.
  • Have you tried that gum with accroides gum in it? It's supposed to be really sticky.
  • The accroides gum of tradition held the community together through its shared customs and beliefs.

noun a substance added to food to preserve its acidity or to aid in the fermentation process

  • The acidifiant added to the food product helps to preserve it and maintain its freshness.
  • Make sure you read the label for any acidifiant in the ingredients list.
  • I heard that some acidifiants can really mess with your stomach.
  • In life, challenges can act as an acidifiant, shaping and molding us into stronger individuals.